1970 VA Longbed Project - Page 21 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tvblazer78 · 11-30-2009, 01:51 PM

The plats look sweet! Looks like you are on a roll now..

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 05:27 PM

Thanks. Jason's been shaving away....pictures to come tonight....all I'll say is SWEEEEET!

oldblue72c10 · 11-30-2009, 05:28 PM

keep up the good work i have a longbed and am glad your not cutting yours up

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue72c10

keep up the good work i have a longbed and am glad your not cutting yours up

Thanks, welcome to the board and I am excited to have it done. It's going to be a sweet longbed and I've noticed at shows that longbeds are coming up in popularity.

VA72C10 · 12-01-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

Looking good Jonathan!

Thanks! I'm excited but I think I'd swap right now so I could be driving my project like you can

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Holy smoothness Batman!!!

Looking good!!!

Thanks! Getting smoother by the day...

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 11:54 PM

Here's the pictures as promised of the progress on the cab...

These holes are for me to stick my feet through and warm them up next to the headers

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 11:55 PM

Another angle

And more driprail work

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 11:56 PM

Then more work on smoothing the door jamb area. Latch area to be shaved soon.

VA72C10 · 11-30-2009, 11:58 PM

Sorry those were blurry.....

To make it up to you.....

What's that?

BAM!

OOOOOOOH

AAAAAAAAAAAH

I'm stoked...already looks great w/out even being ground down.

brn agn · 12-01-2009, 12:00 AM

Looking good Jonathan!

gcburdic · 12-01-2009, 12:03 AM

Holy smoothness Batman!!!

Looking good!!!

VA72C10 · 12-01-2009, 12:05 AM

You'll notice the line around the top. Going to "borrow" Rokcrln's angled cap idea. Not doing the wall the same obviously and smoothed the top hump out of it. Plus, I actually saw that angled cap idea before and Nuke did an angled cap on his firewall. (Do I sound like I'm rationalizing stealing ideas?

)

The firewall will be completely smooth with only the steering column coming through. Using an eliminator style accellerator pedal, brake pedal/booster mounted to the framerails, aftermarket wiring harness hidden and moved w/ no bulkhead, A/C lines run through the cowl area, and all other misc holes filled in for a very smooth look.

mcbassin · 12-01-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

You'll notice the line around the top. Going to "borrow" Rokcrln's angled cap idea. Not doing the wall the same obviously and smoothed the top hump out of it. Plus, I actually saw that angled cap idea before and Nuke did an angled cap on his firewall. (Do I sound like I'm rationalizing stealing ideas?

)

The firewall will be completely smooth with only the steering column coming through. Using an eliminator style accellerator pedal, brake pedal/booster mounted to the framerails, aftermarket wiring harness hidden and moved w/ no bulkhead, A/C lines run through the cowl area, and all other misc holes filled in for a very smooth look.

Hope he don't mind me stealing it too. I'm looking for some sheetmetal like you are using on your cab. Do you know what gauge it is? or if you know how thick it is?i.e. .03"? Your firewall looks SMOOTH! keep it up!

*Puropedo* · 12-01-2009, 02:13 AM

Firewall looks bad a$$! Great metal fab skillz!...

0331grunt · 12-01-2009, 09:07 AM

Looking good! Hope to be working on mine very soon... Thanks for the motivation!!

VA72C10 · 12-01-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 0331grunt

Looking good! Hope to be working on mine very soon... Thanks for the motivation!!

Thanks and you're welcome. I am just glad he's making progress while I've been tied up with other responsibilities. Gotta make money to pay for it and also help family out before the truck

VA72C10 · 12-01-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hope he don't mind me stealing it too. I'm looking for some sheetmetal like you are using on your cab. Do you know what gauge it is? or if you know how thick it is?i.e. .03"? Your firewall looks SMOOTH! keep it up!

I will double check next time I'm over...can't remember when I got it...bought a 4x8 sheet to use for several things. Think it was 22 gauge.

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Originally Posted by Puropedo

Firewall looks bad a$$! Great metal fab skillz!...

I'll tell Jason.

I have a small custom shop "Pops Chop Shop" helping me with the metal fab/welding. I'm doing everything else from teardown/cleanup/frame and suspension painting/suspension install/wiring/interior, etc... He's doing the metal work; and helping with assembly, body work and paint. And providing invaluable help when I get stuck on something or need an extra hand.

pickup67man · 12-01-2009, 04:39 PM

Looking good. Love the smooth firewall. Can't wait to see it done and in paint.

my67chevytruck · 12-01-2009, 04:46 PM

Great progress Jonathan!

sourkraut · 12-01-2009, 07:49 PM

Looking good, keep up the good work!

70 shorty · 12-01-2009, 09:36 PM

been checking out your pics from over in Mechanicsville. One day I"l have the $$ to get someone to do the rust repair my cab needs, then mine might be worth doing some other work too. Progress looks great so far.

Pete

VA72C10 · 12-01-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pickup67man

Looking good. Love the smooth firewall. Can't wait to see it done and in paint.

Me either. Actually I am really looking forward to getting over there with some time to grind everything down (I do the grinding to save $$$) It will look sweet bare metal ground down.

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Great progress Jonathan!

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

Looking good, keep up the good work!

Thanks guys. Glad I have help to keep the project moving!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Have you decided on an a/c and heat system? I have been hearing good things about Vintage Air ($1125 ouch!)
I am hoping to find someone who has given up on their project that wants to sell it a little cheaper.

I've been looking for a deal for a while myself. I like the Vintage air controllers the best also.

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Originally Posted by 70 shorty

been checking out your pics from over in Mechanicsville. One day I"l have the $$ to get someone to do the rust repair my cab needs, then mine might be worth doing some other work too. Progress looks great so far.

Pete

Thanks for checking it out. I do all the work around my house and try to do what I can on my vehicles, but certain things make more sense to have someone else do. Just buying and learning the welder and body tools would cost more than I will end up paying for the work I'm having done. Then I'd have countless hours doing the work. This way, we both work on it, the project moves along faster, and also I have some time some weekends/evenings to do side jobs to fund the project and work still progresses without me.

VA72C10 · 12-03-2009, 10:24 PM

no pictures at this time. got the door patch for the passenger door and dropped that off with Jason. Sold some front end parts....getting ready to order the wood bed parts and front end parts

**67cheby** · 12-04-2009, 10:33 AM

hey there is a wood bed kit with ss strips on the for sale section

VA72C10 · 12-04-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

hey there is a wood bed kit with ss strips on the for sale section

Yeah, I told him what a good deal it was. I'm actually wanting to do cherry wood and smooth strips w/ hidden mounting so no bolt holes....

11-30-2009, 01:51 PM	#1
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project The plats look sweet! Looks like you are on a roll now.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-30-2009, 05:27 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Thanks. Jason's been shaving away....pictures to come tonight....all I'll say is SWEEEEET! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-30-2009, 05:28 PM	#3
oldblue72c10 LIGHT' EM UP!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Collinsville Oklahoma Posts: 243	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project keep up the good work i have a longbed and am glad your not cutting yours up

11-30-2009, 11:54 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Here's the pictures as promised of the progress on the cab... These holes are for me to stick my feet through and warm them up next to the headers __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 11-30-2009 at 11:54 PM.

11-30-2009, 11:55 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Another angle And more driprail work __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-30-2009, 11:56 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Then more work on smoothing the door jamb area. Latch area to be shaved soon. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-30-2009, 11:58 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Sorry those were blurry..... To make it up to you..... What's that? BAM! OOOOOOOH AAAAAAAAAAAH I'm stoked...already looks great w/out even being ground down. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-01-2009, 12:00 AM	#10
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Looking good Jonathan! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

12-01-2009, 12:03 AM	#11
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Holy smoothness Batman!!! Looking good!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-01-2009, 12:05 AM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project You'll notice the line around the top. Going to "borrow" Rokcrln's angled cap idea. Not doing the wall the same obviously and smoothed the top hump out of it. Plus, I actually saw that angled cap idea before and Nuke did an angled cap on his firewall. (Do I sound like I'm rationalizing stealing ideas? ) The firewall will be completely smooth with only the steering column coming through. Using an eliminator style accellerator pedal, brake pedal/booster mounted to the framerails, aftermarket wiring harness hidden and moved w/ no bulkhead, A/C lines run through the cowl area, and all other misc holes filled in for a very smooth look. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-01-2009, 02:13 AM	#14
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Firewall looks bad a$$! Great metal fab skillz!...

12-01-2009, 09:07 AM	#15
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12-01-2009, 04:39 PM	#18
pickup67man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 337	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Looking good. Love the smooth firewall. Can't wait to see it done and in paint. __________________ Travis 2005 K2500 Duramax (hauls the junk home) 1967 Chev C10 (hauls a$$) 1970 Suburban (Yukon XL 4 door) 1968 GMC 3/4 ton (sheetmetal only, chassis gone) 2005 Malibu (wife's car, still a Chevy) Project Family Hauler New Home for Chevys (Moved in and working)

12-01-2009, 04:46 PM	#19
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Great progress Jonathan! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-01-2009, 07:49 PM	#20
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12-01-2009, 09:36 PM	#21
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project been checking out your pics from over in Mechanicsville. One day I"l have the $$ to get someone to do the rust repair my cab needs, then mine might be worth doing some other work too. Progress looks great so far. Pete __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

12-03-2009, 10:24 PM	#23
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project no pictures at this time. got the door patch for the passenger door and dropped that off with Jason. Sold some front end parts....getting ready to order the wood bed parts and front end parts __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-04-2009, 10:33 AM	#24
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